How long you live depends on where you live, new research suggests. Americans’ life expectancy increased throughout the 20th century, although in some states, particularly in the South, people aren’t ...

In a break from historical trends, average life expectancy in the United States fell precipitously in 2020 and 2021, and have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. Despite these setbacks, there are ...

American life expectancy has hit an all-time high. This progress is largely the product of medical innovation. Our leaders ...

At what age do people die on average around the world? This simple question reveals vast inequalities between countries and regions. Measured by life expectancy at birth, this indicator synthesizes ...

Life expectancy has long symbolized human progress, but what happens when that progress slows down or even reverses? Despite ...

In a break from historical trends, average life expectancy in the United States fell precipitously during the COVID-19 pandemic. While health outcomes are now improving once again, there are still ...

Life expectancy at birth in Arkansas rose by 1.4 years in 2022, although it remained lower than before the covid-19 pandemic, according to a report from the federal Centers for Disease Control and ...

PHILADELPHIA - Living up to 100 years old is a rare milestone achieved by a small portion of the population. In the United States, life expectancy rose to its highest mark in history at 79 years in ...